Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 13, 2006

Z Machine Sets Unexpected Earth Temperature Record

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 13, 2006 is “Z Machine Sets Unexpected Earth Temperature Record,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Z Machine Collaboration , Sandia National Lab , Lockheed Martin , NNSA, DOE. The original explanation runs about 169 words.

From the explanation

“Why is this plasma so hot? Physicists aren’t sure.”

— APOD editors, March 13, 2006

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At a glance

Date: March 13, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Z Machine Collaboration , Sandia National Lab , Lockheed Martin , NNSA, DOE
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 169 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 13, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-march-13-z-machine-sets-unexpected-earth-temperature-record

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